I grew up in the 60s & JFK became & remains my hero. JFK+50 highlights the key events relating to JFK in an "on this day in history" format & includes other events in US & world history. The daily postings read as if published in a newspaper on the day of the event.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

TR: MR. TRUSTBUSTER

December 3, 2013TR WANTED TO CURB POWER OF TRUSTSWashington, D.C.(JFK+50) The 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, delivered a 20,000 word speech 112 years ago today, December 3, 1901, to the United States Senate and House of Representatives.TR had assumed the office of the Presidency upon the death of William McKinley in September 1901. McKinley had been shot by an anarchist.President Roosevelt spent much of the first part of his speech paying homage to his predecessor and condemning anarchists in general.Turning to economic matters, TR had some positive things to say about "captains of industry." He said that..."on the whole, (they) have done great good to our own people," but went on to express the view that the American people feel that "combination and concentration" in the form of trusts, "should be supervised and...controlled" by the Federal government.TR said..."In the interest of the whole...the Nation should...assume the power of supervision and regulation over all corporations doing an interstate business."Later in February 1902, J.P. Morgan, head of the Northern Securities Trust, learned that the Attorney General, Philander C. Knox*, had filed a lawsuit against his company.Morgan, one of the most powerful men in the nation, couldn't understand how a mere President of the United States could do this to him.Morgan sent this private message to TR... "Send your man to my man and they can fix it up."The US Supreme Court ultimately supported TR's view and dissolved the National Securities Corporation. TR, vindicated, said that this proved that no man, no matter how powerful, is above the law.A total of 44 trusts were dissolved during TR's presidency earning him the title "TRUSTBUSTER". It was his successor, however,President William Howard Taft, who set the record by "busting" 90 trusts.

"Putting the screws on Him" Puck Cartoon Almanac of TR*Philander C. Knox (1853-1921) was born in Brownsville, PA. He was a graduate of Mount Union College and the WVA University College of Law.Knox served in the cabinets of 3 presidents as as US Senator from PA 1904-1909. He was Secretary of State during the administration of W. H. Taft.

Philander C. Knox

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SOURCEwww.millercenter.org/LINCOLN BEGAN LAW PRACTICE 174 YEARS AGOSpringfield, Illinois(JFK+50) Abraham Lincoln, having been certified as"a person of good moral character" by the state of Illinois, was admitted to practice law in the United States Circuit Court 174 years ago today, December 3, 1839.Mr. Lincoln, who did not attend law school, "learned the law" by working as a clerk in a law office.

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WHY JFK SHOULD BE IN THE NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME

The nomination of President John F. Kennedy in 2017 during his 100th birthday celebration would benefit the NSHOF and Sailing. I believe the nomination of a popular president and naval hero would promote sailing. Several history and sailing experts have shown enthusiasm for JFK to be part of the NSHOF.

Good Wind, Good Sailing,

Jim Malone

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HISTORIC COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, South Carolina (JFK+50) JFK+50 is back in the Holy City and yesterday we had the opportunity to take a tour of the historic City Council Chamber. Docent Lindsay M.P. Barrios did a masterful job as our tour guide.

A TRIBUTE TO JFK BY THEODORE H. WHITE

"He made Americans realize that they were a young people--& youth is hope. In his brief moment, he had given America belief, as well as hope."

From The World Book's 1964 Yearbook Special Report

IN MEMORY OF RAY F. WHITE

UNCLE RAY,"Dad,The Tomato Man,"the inspiration for JFK+50, died on May 9, 2012 at the age of 98. On his daily posts, Dad wrote..."Time is so precious--do not waste it living for yourself but give a little of your time to others."